Working History — 1851-1880
Perforator, Morse-tape perforator
This pneumatic perforator was used to make dot and dash holes in Morse tape for telegraphic use. The machine used compressed air and was capable of punching several tapes simultaneously.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- 2003.2/228
- Object name:
- perforator, Morse-tape perforator
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1851-1880
- Material:
wood, brass, ivory
- Measurements/duration:
- H 205 mm, W 197 mm, D 258 mm
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
BT Connected Earth
- Copyright holder:
BT
- Image credit:
© BT Heritage
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- License this image:
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